Since Using Eyelash Extensions and Growth Serums, my Eyelashes Have Become Sparse and Short. How Can I Get Them to Grow Back?

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A couple years ago, wanting to go mascara-free, I tried lash extensions for the first time. When I had them removed two months later, my once thick, long lashes were sparse and short. Trying LiLash my lashes grew very long, but after about 5 months they all fell out! Since then, I have looked for other serums (without prostaglandins) to get my original healthy lashes back but nothing seems to work. I would like to know what went wrong and how I can get my lashes back. Did I do permanent damage?

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Eyelashes can take months to grow back. Latisse will help to grow long full lashes if used as indicated. However, if Latisse does not work you will want to be assessed in case something else has caused your lashes to fall out. Best,

Kurtis Martin, MD · Answer

Latisse will most likely work for you after just 2-3 weeks. Latisse will make the lashes longer and thicker. You will use Latisse every night.

Susan F. Lin, MD · Answer

Hopefully when you removed lash extensions, you did not damage the lash follicles. 
Lashes can fall out when using lash conditioners, whether prestaglandin or prostagladin free formulation.  It is a good idea to try a prostaglandin free formulation.  There are several in the market now.

Pablo Prichard, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. The use of false lashes can sometimes damage the follicles, it may take awhile for them to recover. In the mean time I would recommend trying Latisse, make sure you use one full month as indicated; once your lashes have reached the length and thickness you want them you can switch to using it 2 to 3 times per week to maintain them.

	-Best wishes

Jacqueline Calkin, MD · Answer

i would try latisse as well.  The response rate is very high.  Once your lashes are back where you want them, you can go to using it 2-3 times a week to maintain the improvement.  Best to you.

Since Using Eyelash Extensions and Growth Serums, my Eyelashes Have Become Sparse and Short. How Can I Get Them to Grow Back?

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